Cowboy's Smokehouse Cafe/Steakhouse

We stopped here as we were passing through, and so glad we did! I ordered the Reuben Sandwich and my husband ordered their pulled pork sandwich and both were soooo good. We came for lunch and it wasn’t super busy and our food came out really quick. Our server wasn’t also really kind and efficient. We will definitely come again next time we come through!

We came here 2 nights in a row. I got the ribeye steak one night and the filet mignon the next. Both were very good. Awesome coleslaw and baked yam side. I wasn’t as excited by the baked potato as I thought I would be. The frosty draft beer was great. Servers very friendly. My husband got the chile verde burrito and it was quite good. He was also happy with the ribs he ordered the first night. Beware that you will usually wait 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours to get a table for dinner. No reservations, and also no alcohol sold while you wait for your table (Utah law).

Legitimately has to be the best bbq in Utah and can go head to head with anything in the Salt Lake Valley! Food is delicious and comes out pretty quick. I got the 3-meat plate with brisket, turkey, and pulled pork. The brisket and turkey were my favorite. Delicious smoke flavor and tender meat. It's clear they take pride in the food they serve. The french fries were crispy and bbq baked beans also hit the spot! Prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. This place gets super busy but is definitely worth the wait! I will definitely return the next time I'm down in the area.

Thank you Jenny, hopefully I spelled your name correct. To find an authentic smokehouse in such a small place is absolutely incredible, I understand it's a tedious business when you have variable amounts of seasonal traffic. We came in the off season, I say that because many businesses around say closed for the season, yet these guys rule their smoker almost out of spite to keep the servings ready. None the less when we arrived with low expectations Jenny and the chef served us up some of the most authentic smokehouse and country food one could ask to find. Usually I have to go to blacks or Lockhart's in Texas for food like this. I got the most massive half rack of pork ribs I've ever seen. Classic smoking I think only salt pepper and smoke to treat this meat. At least a 6-12 hour smoke on these ribs. Very impressive smoker out on the main Street so you know they mean business. Beer on tap no liquor as you should expect in these parts of Utah to be quite honest.liquor store is around the corner of that's a problem for you. I bought all their gin tho sorry. For better or worse, you enjoy the culture. Arrive as strangers leave as friends. A sign they have over the door is no lie. The cultural representation they hold for the area is probably deeper than I could grasp.rodeo buckles great art sculptures antiques. They were incredibly accommodating. Hospitality you should expect from only your family. You will not be disappointed.

This was the most highly rated place near Bryce Canyon NP so we decided to stop in for dinner last night. I was a little disappointed that I didn't find a changing table in their bathroom for me to change my baby. Especially since it's a family owned place. But their steaks and jalapeno poppers made up for it! Very delicious and lots of side options. Our waitress was very cheerful and friendly.

Driving on Highway 89 in Panguitch Utah, you'll drive past this restaurant. Walking up to it the smells of smoked barbecue meat was very tantalizing. Walking in the front door the atmosphere is cowboy cute, but not overdone. The country music playing added to the western air. But that's where the charm stopped. Service was abysmal. We ventured at 2:20 in the afternoon. You cNt order any dinner items before 4:00 PM. We got our drinks right away, but after that our order took over 40 minutes to get our 3 sandwiches (2 smoked pork and 1 BLT). During that time no one came to check on our drinks or to tell us why it took so long. Once the food arrived the pulled pork was barley luke warm and had no taste at all. They did provide they're in house BBQ sauce, but I had to pour a LOT of sauce on to make it taste at all. We ate half the sandwiches but couldn't bare anymore. And still we did not get a refresh of our drinks. As we went to get up to leave the finally asked about refilling our drinks, but we were done with the place. I would suggest you find another stop along your trip, or maybe dinner service is better?

A Feast Worth the Drive! The food was an absolute blast! The meats were incredibly delicious, and the side dishes were just as impressive. We tried the New York and BBQ cuts—both were amazing—so good that we ended up adding the filet mignon too. We were completely full, but it felt like a true festín. The service was excellent—friendly and attentive. If you’re nearby (or even an hour away like we were), it’s 100% worth the visit. You won’t regret it!

SO FREAKING GOOD. Panguitch is such a cute little town and this food is the cherry on top. Best baked beans I’ve ever had. The sweet potato fries are amazing and the mushroom burger— just don’t even mention that to me. Everything here was amazing and our server was so kind. Didn’t get a name but she had a dark brown ponytail and camo leggings. Love her. Would absolutely recommend to anybody visiting.

We were in town on a fairly busy evening. The staff was able to seat us immediately and was extremely friendly and attentive. Our table of 4 ordered steaks (two ribeyes, one filet, one sirloin) and they were probably the best steaks we have collectively ever had in a restaurant. I could go on, but definitely can't recommend this place enough if you are in the area. Call ahead if you go, they were turning tables over the entire time we were there!

Was looking for a good place for breakfast and found this place. Our server Brevon (I hoped I spelled that right) was excellent he was very cheerful and bright and on top of things. I got the Denver Omelet, hash browns and several choices of toast. I chose rye bread. I also got a whole order of biscuits and gravy and split it with my SIL. I enjoyed my omelet is was cooked through, wasn't runny nor was it overcooked. It was literally and fluffy which was a good thing because the whole order of biscuits and gravy was huge. It came with four biscuits and plenty of sausage gravy. My companions had French toast which they said the French toast was good and there was plenty of it. They were very complimentary of our server. The coffee I had was the best I've had this week on vacation. It was not bitter and very smooth. When you enter the restaurant there is a huge family portrait of the family all decked out in western wear. You feel like you're having breakfast with the family as friendly as every one was. Would definitely recommend it for breakfast. As clean as the place is and the quality of the breakfast I would assume that lunch and dinner would be just as good.

I have never left a bad review for anyone, but this was totality unexpected. We got our seat just fine and were served our drinks, mine a soft drink and my wife a glass of wine. My wife ask about the soup and our waitress (the owner) said she did not know but would find out. A while later she came back to get our order and my wife again asked about the soup and was told they had a chicken/rice and a gumbo, but did not know what kind of gumbo it was. We ordered a quesadilla to split. At that point my wife ordered another wine and was told they could not legally serve her another wine because she had not ordered an entree according to state law. She had previously told us the order would be for my wife so that she could let her have the first drink, but that suddenly changed. I requested our ticket to cash out in order to go elsewhere. I was then told my quesadilla was already made and ready to serve and I said that was fine I would pay for it to get my check. A few minutes later she came back and said " they made it wrong so I owed nothing and could go elsewhere ". I said I wanted to pay for the drinks anyway , which I did, and we left. I found it very strange that "the Owner " would treat any one that way and not know what her establishment had for it daily soups. I can not comment on the food, because, we didn't have any.

This establishment in Downtown Panguitch is a good place for a standard American-style meal. It is rather easy to locate on the Northeast end of the main downtown strip. Street parking is relatively easy to find. We visited on a busy Saturday night around 7:30 PM. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, which was not very surprising. The dining room is decent-sized, but the capacity is not huge. It can fill up on busy nights. The interior is pleasant enough, though not elegant. It's definitely oriented toward casual dining. The menu offers a few favorites at OK prices by today's standards. If you're up for things like chicken, fish or steak, this is a good bet. Our server attended to us quickly after we were seated and did a good job throughout our stay. My wife tried the Sirloin Steak with a Baked Yam and Asparagus as her sides. I had Smoked Turkey with Sweet Potato Fries and Coleslaw. Everything was tasty. The availability of the baked yam was a particularly nice touch. The final cost was about $27 per person with food, drinks, tax and tip. All things considered, while this is a solid place for a good dinner, the price tag ends up being a little higher than I'd expect for what it is. It borders on a 4.5-star place, but I cannot justify in comparison giving it five stars. I'm settling on a strong 4-star rating and that feels about right. If you're in town and enjoy the type of fare they offer, it's a good choice.

Good choice of food and reasonable price , smoked meat are very flavorful, highly recommended

We've been on the road for ten days eating out everyday and this was the most decent meal I've had along the way. I had the smoked beef sandwich with broccolini and it was delicious! Great service and setting as well! 5 stars all the way!

Hospitality and great atmosphere in this place. Lesa was great, gentle, friendly and very helpful giving us suggestions on the food available from the menu. The soup was delicious and my meal wonderful. If I'll be in the area in the future I will definitely stop by. Highly recommended!

After a long day hiking in Bryce Canyon, Cowboy's Smokehouse really hit the spot. I ordered takeout (beef platter, mashed potatoes with gravy and fresh vegetables as my chosen sides). The beef had a nice smoky flavor, the mashed potatoes with gravy were creamy and comforting, and the broccolini was fresh and simple but a great balance to the meal. The portions were filling, the hostess was friendly, and it was exactly what I was looking for after a day on the trails.

After a day of hiking in Bryce canyon, of course we were hungry and were staying by Panguitch. Limited options since it was February and it's considered their off season. The inside is nice of course with a Western theme. The menu had decent options and of course since we were hungry everything sounded somewhat good. Our waitress was nice and attentive so good service. There was just one other table when we arrived but more people showed up afterwards but nothing crazy. The food was good and hit the spot, not saying it was anything amazing but can't complain and it filled us up and a good portion for what we spent. Left there content and considering there wasn't many options available in town because it was also getting late. We were happy with this choice. Basically a safe bet if you are staying in or closer to panguitch.

This is still one of our favorite restaurants. We came on a busy Tuesday night. Note: this is our first time since they moved to the larger venue across the street. I love the decor and the energy. I appreciate bench seating for the wait. Ours was only 10 minutes. We were seated in the booth that gave visibility to the events room. We got our orders in before a bus of tourists filled the event room. Bonus - a lovely 16-year old singer provided live entertainment and she was good. Our server Brevin was delightful but very much overworked. Here's the one bad experience. My husband asked for no seasoning in his steak. They brought it heavily seasoned and Brevin offered to have it redone. It took over 30 minutes. I was completely done with my meal. The Hubbs had already taken advantage of the salad bar so we packed his meal to go. Brevin did give us a discount on the meal due to the delay. Overall, dinner took a long time, but I guess that's the price for eating out in a tourist town. We still love the food and the local beer on tap was cold!

Took a drive from Duck Creek to try this place out for Breakfast. Our server was very friendly and attentive. All I can say is we would definitely drive back for their bacon and biscuits. Delicious to say the least. There was nothing store bought about those 2 items! Only downside was the gravy was a little watery 4.5 stars over all

Stayed in Panguitch for a few days as our home base to visit Bryce Canyon. It's a small Main Street so not many options for dining. We dined here for breakfast and dinner and had a wonderful experience both times. The restaurant was clean and service was great for breakfast. It was a little slow for dinner but they were absolutely slammed. Breakfast was great they have all the staples and good sized portions. For dinner we each had BBQ pork and the flavor was outstanding. If they have jalepeno poppers available you just order them - the best I've ever had!

They don't allow take out orders. Opt to put your name on a list and reach out. In my case the employee said they would msg me and the wait was about 40 minutes. Well it's been way past 40 minutes and no message. They could have just said eat in or no service. Totally lame.

Service was very friendly our meal was huge we took left over with us home ribs were the best,I like indoor decoration

Best New York strip ive ever had. Also the BBQ platter is going to be the best bang for your Buck in all west coast. beautiful hostess. - Simon Gonzalez

Oh, if only I'd snapped some pics to immortalize the culinary crime scene that you rave so much about ! I smoke links, dry-rub ribs, and chicken like it's my day job, so I know how they're supposed to taste--spoiler alert : not like this. Don't come at me with that "moist chicken" nonsense; it was drier than a desert fossil. The ribs? Supposedly "fall-off-the-bone," but more like "crumble into sawdust." And those links? One side's jerky so tough it could star in an action flick, the other side's just plain parched. Hard pass, thanks.

I ordered the salmon, the salmon is good but the sides no so much. The broccoli is broccoli rabbs very salty and the baked yam tastes like it was boiled and very bland. No condiments were in my takeout other than a couple of lemon slices. My daughter ordered the cowboy gold star burger and fries and coleslaw. The burger was supposed to be medium well, it's not! The fries were tasty but again no condiments.

Just the friendly service I give this place a 10/10 everyone is SUPER nice, the place is so cute and clean.... The food is a bit different than what I'm used to but it was good. If you are in the area , definitely stop by

Cowboys is great if you're looking for a solid meal with big portions. I was thankful to find a good meal after a long day of driving. Our server was kind and the restaurant of the staff were friendly. The reason why I'm not giving a higher rating is because the restaurant it self didn't feel very cleanly to me which didn't make the experience as enjoyable as it could be.

Tiff was very warm and hospitable, friendly service. We loved the chicken the most of the smoked meats. The beef and turkey were not as melt in your mouth or soft and tender. The yam, and sweet potato fries plus the green beans were great. Hard pass on the mashed potatoes and gravy, did not taste very good at all. The Blackberry cobbler was a nice end to the meal.

Cowboys Smokehouse really impressed us. The country fried steak was probably the best I've ever had, crispy, tender, and covered in a great-tasting gravy. My wife's burger was cooked perfectly and came with fresh toppings. Our friends had fries that were seasoned just right and not greasy at all. The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome. If you're passing through Panguitch or spending time at Panguitch Lake, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. Amazing food and a great small-town vibe.

We were staying in Panguitch for the night so we could head to Bryce Canyon in the morning. We decided to check Yelp to see if there was anything nearby for dinner and found this place! Street parking was easy, staff were super friendly, the restaurant is family owned. I ordered the sirloin steak which came with two sides. I ended up getting the mashed potato with country gravy and cottage cheese. I also got myself a cup of loaded baked potato soup. Personally for me, I thought the food tasted okay. The steak was flavorful. The mashed potatoes wasn't... mashed enough for me and this was my first time trying country gravy and cottage cheese so I'm not too sure how I feel about it. The soup was also different from what I'm used too, it wasn't.. loaded enough for me personally but I still enjoyed it. If you pay with cash, you get a discount! Again, our server was super friendly and attentive.

Holy Mosses Great Find! Kind of our halfway point between AZ and MT and needed a solid Linner! I chose the Ribeye rare and the salad bar and everything was pretty darn awesome. Our waitress was great and made some really good recommendations. On the return trip I'll make sure to hit them up again!

Hands down the best food we've eaten on this trip. Highly recommend! We went around 4:30 pm but it was packed by the time we left around 6, so go early. We got the potato skins, wagyu burger, and the sausage platter and they were all delicious and the portions were large. We had to take half our meal to go. We also got the peach cobbler and it was perfection. Definitely the best place to eat in town with super kind staff!

The worst place i have ever been for some reason they are too overwhelmed to do take out orders with the most unfriendly dinner wait staff I have ever encountered

Great steak dinner, Sirloin and Rib Eye With baked potato and fresh asparagus. Everything cooked perfect and served quickly. Super nice staff and a wonderful small town atmosphere.

Some of the best meat and BBQ style food we've ever had. My husband and I both got the Wagyu burger and it was a hit. Flavorful and the bun was the perfect touch. When you walk in, you immediately know you're in a small town family restaurant. It's cozy and clean, but definitely fits the western theme of Southern Utah. Servers were hustling and our server was attentive and quick. All the meat is smoked and all our food was piping hot when brought to our table! Quality home cooked food!!

Went there for a group dinner, service was buffet style and good. The brisket and baked beans were pretty darn good, the peach cobbler and ice cream was excellent!

What a lovely restaurant with fantastic service and food. Our server, Paula, made excellent food and drink suggestions and gave premium service. We started out with complimentary rolls which were warm and came with butter. We then ordered sarsaparilla sodas and shared the combo dinner plate (sausage, pulled pork, ribs) which came with two sides. We finished with blackberry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream. We hope to be in the area again so we can eat here again!

Food was *pretty good*. Prices fair. Portions adequate. The sandwich I had was dry (could have used a sauce of some kind) but the smoked turkey was very nicely cooked and flavorful. Service was great--very friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

The food is fantastic. I had Country Fried Steak - one of the best I've had. Then the bread pudding! Yum. Quick device and kind people!

Fantastic! Family orientation atmosphere with hard working individuals. The food was spectacular and service superb. Highly recommend.

The food was rather mediocre, and the service was unfriendly. I don't understand where all these high ratings come from?

The food was okay, I think I expected more. The meat was pretty dry, and didn't have a lot of flavor. I felt like we had to drown it in barbecue sauce. The cowboy bites were pretty good but the center of them were all cold so it wasn't my favorite. I think my favorite food item was their bread and butter. The people who worked there were pretty nice.

Bbq was average to a little better, great server, country fried steak was good, gravy could have been better, limited dinner menu. Went for Philly that we read online but that's only for lunch. Salad bar small and pricey to add. For an area with not many options this is good. I would go again.

I consider myself an amateur pit master and have eaten BBQ in just about every state. Most times I leave thinking it's good, but I do better. When it comes to ribs, I've met my match! The ribs here were the best I've ever eaten and I've eaten more than my share of ribs at many famous BBQ restaurants and at home. Hands down, these were the best I've ever eaten! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. No sauce required as the flavor was amazing. I might have to drive back there again from Georgia just to eat these again. They were that good! I now know what ribs I need to make to make "the best ribs in the world!" It's a high bar to achieve!

You guys! I have lived in the same city as this restaurant for over 20 years and have never eaten there. Today my mom brought me some to go lunch. Holy freaking goodness, this is literally THE BEST PHILLY I've EVER eaten. It was real steak chunks, not shredded beef. Loaded with veggies and on a ciabatta roll instead of a hoagie. I literally cannot explain how amazing it was. Also got sweet potato fries as a side and they were excellent. Highly recommend!

Service was fine. Ordered bbq chicken that turned out dry. Beans good, coleslaw didn't have great flavor. Daughter had salmon & sweet potato fries that were cooked good. Tried their pork that didn't have full flavor or tenderness. Small town but not many choices.

We live in Kansas City so we are used to barbecue. The barbecued meats here blow away anything from KC. The pulled pork was perfectly cooked and the smoked brisket was the best I've ever had. Most surprising were the sides. I got pinto beans that were heavily spiced and spiked with bits of meat, and mashed potatoes that were homemade and blessed with some brown gravy. My wife raved about the cole slaw. Our server, Paula, was excellent. A big place with plenty of seats, and it looks like they are set up for music on their front porch. Oh, and the sauce was balanced with vinegar and sweet. I took it easy on the bbq sauce--just wetted the meat--because I didn't want to cover up the flavor. That would be a mistake!

Long journey, greeted by a great hostess (forgetting her name) beautiful young lady explained the history of the family owned business, had a full rack of ribs that were delish, tried potatoe skins there were ok, kinda dry should be served with sour cream or some kind dressing. There is bbq sauce on the table . Coleslaw was good as well. Decor does fit the cowboy theme and was clean I would recommend that you stop if cruising through Panguitch.

Smells amazing in here! Food took a while. Cowboy Philly (ordered with no onions). It was great! Sweet potato fries were amazing! Best SPF I've ever had. Patty melt Was good, Regular fries were good too.

We are staying at a bed & breakfast here and before checking in decided to have a late lunch. It was busy and Ralph, the owner, set up a table of 8 for us, which was really nice. We all loved our different meals, portions very large and prices very fair. Later in the day and the next day we saw lines outside waiting to get in and we totally understand why. Ralph, the owner, was very friendly and accommodating to all our various requests for food.

This place was highly recommended by locals, and it was busy on a Monday night. The ribs are delicious with a hint of rich smoky smell, but everything else is mediocre. The wagyu burger was quite disappointing. The whole thing was hard, and wagyu shouldn't taste like that. The chef salad with chicken was very mediocre and nothing special. I didn't find the portion to be as big as expected. The sides were very small. Fresh vegetables have three pieces of broccolini. Mash potato was very blend and has zero taste. Staff is friendly but not attentive and very forgetful. She had to be reminded multiple times for things we requested. Overall, I think this place is a good option in Panguitch as there aren't that many options out there. Food and service was just mediocre.

We stopped at the Cowboys Smokehouse Cafe after a visit to Bryce Canyon and it did not disappoint. Not only was the food delicious but the staff and service was wonderful. For an at home dining experience visit Cowboys Smokehouse cafe. You will not regret it!

Amazing!!! First time here & will definitely be back! Pig tails appetizer is a MUST, chile verde actually had smoke & spice to it 10/10

Great food and great service. We would go back. The pulled pork was the real deal, tasty bun. Partner got something with mashed potato's and he really liked them.

Pig Tails is a must!! The smoked meats were tasty and the bread pudding out of this world. Shout out to Robbie for teaching us how to say Panguitch.

Restaurant owner accommodated a very hungry party of 12. BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken were cooked to perfection - kudos to the chef. The green beans, baked yam and other sides were generous and tasty. Staff was friendly as was the owner and chef. Memorable dining experience - will definitely recommend to family and friends.

Staff is super helpful and kind. The pork is absolutely amazing. We had the quesadilla it was delicious!! Make sure and stop!